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Sub Mariner (1968) #70 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 1 May 1974 as part of Sub Mariner, with Men Fish providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantis with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Sub M

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) #70 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 10 June 1971 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Reprint of Uncanny providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when U

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1964) #70 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1970 as part of Daredevil, with America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daredevil with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil (1964

Avengers (1963) #70 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 November 1969 as part of Avengers, with AD providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) #70 comes from the gap betwe

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #70 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1969 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sgt. Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

Rawhide Kid (1955) #70 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 1 June 1969 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide Kid providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Rawhide Kid (

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #70 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 March 1969 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with the Kingpin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider

Fantastic Four (1961) #70 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. The issue was published on 1 January 1968 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mad Thinker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in F

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tales of Suspense (1959) #70 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1965 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Titanium Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tales of Suspense (1959) #70 builds t

There is something inviting about the way Tales to Astonish (1959) #70 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1965 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Tales to Astonish providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The sto

Two Gun Kid (1948) #70 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 10 July 1964 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun Kid providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1952) #70 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1961 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Journey Into Mystery providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather th